New Christmas album out now! Embla is a women’s choir originally formed around the vocal community at the Department of Music at NTNU in Trondheim. Today, the choir operates independently of NTNU and boasts a broader diversity in both age and musical background. Many of its members, however, hold advanced degrees in music, arts, or culture, and work professionally as singers, musicians, conductors, educators, or in music and cultural administration. The choir was founded in 1994 by Norunn Illevold Giske, a leading figure in Norwegian choral music. Giske is renowned for her methodical approach to creating a unified choral sound and has been a pivotal presence in the field for many years. In 2025, Marit Tøndel Bodsberg will take over as conductor and artistic director, working alongside the choir’s resident conductor and vocal coach. Embla has distinguished itself both nationally and internationally as a women’s choir of exceptional artistic caliber. The signature homogeneous sound Giske developed has become the choir’s hallmark, contributing to its success in numerous international choral competitions. To date, the choir has secured 18 international first prizes and several special awards. Over the past 30 years, Embla has established a prominent position within Norway’s musical landscape. The choir has collaborated with a wide range of esteemed musicians, artists, and composers, and regularly commissions works from composers and arrangers.